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This easy pocket pattern & tutorial shows you how to add pockets to a women's or men's dress, skirt, pants and shorts. This is an in-seam pocket, and is designed for you to use to modify your existing dresses and skirts to add on pockets into the side seams of your garment. You can also use this DIY tutorial and addon pattern template to add pockets to a new item you're constructing, if your pattern doesn't include pockets. The perfect beginner sewing pattern! Even if you're just starting to learn to sew.

► Pocket is an in-seam pocket
► Pocket measures about 9.25" tall and 8" wide
► Digital PDF Pattern is available for download immediately after payment is received
► Easy to follow pattern with pictures, written for beginners
► The pattern is a printable sewing pattern, printed out on your home printer; reprint it as often as you like
► Pattern includes detailed step by step instructions with pictures
► Sewing skill level: Beginner

The pattern you'll receive includes 8 pages of simple and quick step-by-step instructions, with photos for each step, diagrams, and sewing tips. The pattern has been thoughtfully and carefully created, with all skill levels in mind, and thoroughly tested to make sure it's easy to understand.

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► Main fabric 16” x 20” for (2 pockets) in any lightweight woven fabric, like cotton/blends
► notions: seam ripper, thread, scissors, pins
► tools: sewing machine, home printer, paper, ruler set